Coca-Cola Launches 'Zero Lemon Lime' Flavor Coca-Cola announced the launch of its new product, 'Coca-Cola Zero Lemon Lime,' set to debut on August 1.Coca-Cola Zero Lemon Lime features the carbonation and taste of the original Coca-Cola Zero, enhanced with a lemon-lime flavor. It is a zero sugar and zero calorie product, marking the first introduction of a lemon-lime flavor in the Coca-Cola Zero lineup in South Korea. The packaging showcases a neon gradient design symbolizing lemon-lime.The product will be available in 190ml cans and 500ml July 30, 2026

Ministry of Culture Launches Joint Preparation Team for Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games With the 20th Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games and the 5th Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games set to begin in September, the South Korean government has initiated preparations to support its athletes.The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced the formation of a joint preparation team involving the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Unification, Anti-Terrorism Center, Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, Korean Sports Council, and the Korea Paralympic Committee. The first meeting will July 30, 2026

Jipyeong Law Firm Launches Southwest Center to Support Regional Industries Jipyeong Law Firm announced the launch of its 'Southwest Center' on July 30 to support the sustainable growth and competitiveness of businesses and communities in the Gwangju, Jeonnam, and Jeonbuk regions.The government unveiled its 'Three Mega Projects for a Great Leap Forward in Korea' in June, focusing on semiconductors, physical AI, and AI data centers. As part of this initiative, plans are underway to invest a total of 800 trillion won to establish four semiconductor fabs and a supporting e July 30, 2026

Han Byeong-do: Opposition Should Not Hinder Prosecutorial Reform Han Byeong-do, acting leader of the Democratic Party, warned the People Power Party on July 30 against hindering legislative progress and prosecutorial reform as they prepare for a filibuster against the proposed amendments to the Criminal Procedure Act, which includes the abolition of supplementary investigative powers.During a policy coordination meeting at the National Assembly, Han stated, "Today, we are pushing for the passage of urgent livelihood bills, including the special prosecutor law July 30, 2026

KGM Reaches Labor Agreement as Auto Industry Faces Potential Strikes KG Mobility (KGM) has confirmed that it has successfully reached a labor agreement, following Korea GM's lead. As the domestic auto industry prepares for a summer vacation next week, companies that have not yet reached an agreement may face intensified labor disputes, including the possibility of a general strike immediately after the break.According to industry sources on July 30, KGM's labor union conducted a vote among its members on a tentative agreement for this year's labor negotiations, w July 30, 2026

Busan Smart Manufacturing Center Achieves First S Grade with AI Integration The Busan Smart Manufacturing Innovation Center at Busan Technopark has become the first institution to receive the highest S grade in the Ministry of SMEs and Startups' '2025 Regional Smart Manufacturing Innovation Center Performance Evaluation.'The center's success is attributed to its establishment of a 'growth support system' that connects existing smart factory projects with manufacturing AI and autonomous factories.According to Busan Technopark on July 30, the Busan center improved from an July 30, 2026

Jang Dong-hyuk Calls for National Investigation into Stock Market Turmoil Jang Dong-hyuk, leader of the People Power Party, stated that the stock market has become a "gambling table" following the unprecedented activation of circuit breakers on both the KOSPI and KOSDAQ for two consecutive days. He called for a national investigation and a special prosecutor to address the situation.During a Supreme Council meeting at the National Assembly, Jang remarked, "This has gone beyond mere mismanagement; it has approached criminal behavior that requires investigation through July 30, 2026

Cosmax Targets Summer Makeup Market with Innovative Jelly Formulations Cosmetics manufacturer Cosmax is targeting the summer makeup market with innovative jelly formulations that enhance hydration and cooling effects while minimizing transfer in lip products. On July 30, Cosmax announced that it has applied jelly formulations to lip balms, blushers, hydrogel patches, mists, and cleansers, in line with the growing 'jelly core' trend in the fashion and beauty industry. The company plans to expand this technology to include sun care products, such as sun sticks. Jelly July 30, 2026

Financial Investment Industry Pushes for Rebalancing to Reduce Volatility The financial investment industry is promoting the distribution of rebalancing trades. The focus is on spreading out rebalancing transactions, which have traditionally concentrated around market close, to both during trading hours and after the market closes. This strategy aims to minimize the impact of rebalancing volumes on underlying assets.To ensure market stability and protect investors, the industry has developed a self-regulatory response plan. Additionally, there is a commitment to conti July 30, 2026

Son of Slain Official Withdraws Lawsuit Against Coast Guard The son of Lee Dae-jun, a public official killed by North Korean forces in the West Sea during the Moon Jae-in administration, has recently withdrawn his damages lawsuit against former Korea Coast Guard Commissioner Kim Hong-hee and others. This decision comes nearly five years after the lawsuit was filed and follows the acquittal of all involved parties in related criminal trials.According to legal sources on July 30, the son submitted a withdrawal request to the Seoul Central District Court on July 30, 2026